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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-24

What truly beautiful word we live IN
Nature gives US grandure of mountains, glens
and oceans, and thousands OF means OF
ENJOYMENT We can desire no better when
in perfect health but how often do the ma
jorisy of people feel like giving it up dis
heartened, discouraged and worn out with
disease, when there is no ocsssion for this
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof that Green's August Flower
will make them free from disease as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are
the direct cause of seventy-five per cent. OF
such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache, Costivensss. Nervous Pros
tra,ion, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation OF
the Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Flower will prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents.
Try it.
Oct2d&w1yurchwky
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Hearings Before Committee on
Railroads, Telegraphs and Elk
DRESSES.

The Committee Railroads Telegraphs and Ex-
presses VIII give public hearing in their Committee
Room Jan. &c, at 30 O'Clock, on the following mat
tiers;
An act additional to the charter of Portland and
Rochester X. r Co
On an act to incorporate the Watervile and Fair
field X K. Co.
ON petition of s. l.. Larrabee and others, for a
charter for railroad from Scarboro Beach station
to Prout's Neck
ON petition OF John d. Spiller and others, to in
corpor the Sebago Lake and Mechanic Falls r. K.
Co
ON Feb. End will be heard, at same time and place,
all parties interested in petition OF v K. futile and
others for charter for railroad tc be known rs the
Waldo and Somerset K X.
On petition of j. w. Bolton and others, for incor.
poratfon of Northern Maize X. K. Co.
ON Feb 9th, at same time and place. on an act
making valid the organization of MonsOn K K. Co,
and authorizing extension of same.
ON order to inquire into the expediency of
amending the law In regard to telegraphs. so as to
secure II more prompt delivery OF dispatches aud
tran. emission OF dispatches between connecting
lines, so as TO provide more efficient service.
JAS, 4, HAWKES., Sec,
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Advice to sAOIhxrs

Are you disturbed at night and broken o.
your rest bv sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If SO, send
at once and get bottle Of MRS. WINsLow s
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINo.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake abou,
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces n
fiammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the Oldest and best female nurses and phv.
Sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
% cents a bottle.
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HEARINGS ASSIGNED.
Interior Waters Hearings.

The Committee on Interior Waters give notice
that hearing Is assigned on petition OF Thomas Z.
Kennedy ct ais to prevent the throwing OF saw
dust into Damariscotta Bay, for Tuesday, JAN 70
at room 8, State House, O'Clock p. III.
The Committee on Interior Waters give notice
that hearing Is assigned on petition OF Geo. Hus-
sey ais TO prevent the throwing Of saw dust into
Damari Gotta Bay, for Tuesday, Jan. IS, at room o.
State House, 2 O'Clock 7. N.
The Committee on Interior Waters give notice
tina. a hearing is assigned on petition OF +. VI
Thomas ct ais for a charter to run steamboat on
the waters of Richardson Lake, Tuesday, Jan. %, al
room g. state House, O'Clock p. N.
Also on petition OF b Stau chteld for the incor
poration Of the Schoodie Steamboat Company
Thursday, Jan e. At room 6, state House, O'Clock
7. NJ
Also petition OF William 5. Getchell and others
for charter 10 dixie and improve marsh lands il
the town Of VI ellis, for Thursday, January u, al
room o, state House, O'Clock r. NJ
The committee on Interior Waters give notice
that hearing is assigned petition of J. w
Jones and Others the right to navigate the kenne
bee river between Sortidgewock Falls and Carituni
Falls, for Thursday, Feb. 3, al room g. state House
Z O'Clock 7. NJ.
c. II. GILBERT. tCbst-,oen
IRA II. RANDALL,
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"SunShinc and Flowers"
A RAMBLING ACCOUNT OF SOME THING 5
THAT IoU FIND HERE, AND SOME THAT
You DO Nor.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Jan. 4, 1887.
70 the Editor of the KenneJec Iou1 nal:

To the Editor Of the henne5ec Jou1 nal:
The LAND OF Flowers
As most of the readers of the Journal
know, this is called The Land of Sunshine
and Flowers and extensively advertised
throughout the north as possessing all the re
quistes which go to make up an earthly para
disc. | suppose there are many who, like
myself, believed all this, but trip to this
paradise" and an investigation of great
many of these pretty stories, has most thor
oughly disp.lled all of these illusions.
The stories as TO the desirability of Florida
as residence are all pvt forth by parties
who have an axe to grind-either land which
they wish to dispose of, q hotel to I'll with
guests, an orange grove to sell, or something
else from which they intend to line their
pockets with money at the expense OF the I'M
sophisticated northerner.
Don't think that in coming to this State
you are going to escape cold weather, for you
will get wofully mistaken. We have suffered
more from the cold in the last few DAYS here
than with the thermometer below zero in
Maine. The changes here are as sudden and
as great in proportion as in the north. For
instance, Christmas and three or four DAYS
thereafter were warm. so that the people
were going around with clothing on the same
as would be worn in Augusta in the first of
June. Then the mercury took a sudden
plunge, falling 45o to 500 in IL hours, caus-
rg ice to form here quarter of an inch
thick. This kind of weather lasted three
days, and to-day the 4th of January it is rainy
and quite warm. with another cold wave indi-
Gated by the weather bureau.
THE CRY OF JACKSONVILLE.
A word as to Jacksonville, the metropolis
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NWEWsI'l, .
HENRY LORD rho;.,or
+. {. RYDER. N""'ii''o
State Banks and Banking Hearings

The Committee on Banks and Banking will give a
hearing to all persons interested on Wednesday
evening Jan 2bth at O'Clock 2. NJ, at the Senate
Chamber ON the following matters:
An act to incorporate the Northern Banking Com
pauy.
An act to incorporate the keunebec Trust Com
papy.
An act to amend Sec ca Chap. &. OF the Revised
Statutes, relating to taxes on deposits in savings
banks.
An act to incorporate the Limerick Loan and
Trust Company. Per order,
4 b. AALLEr, JR., Sec.
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Arrested!

Charles A. Dalay was arrested last evening
for stealing from the drug store OF Shiefman,
bottle of Sulphur Bitters. Before the
court yesterday morning upon being asked
why he should steal he stated that his mother
was troubled With rheumatism, and that it
vas the only medicine that helped her, and
being out of money and work was the cause
of his stealing. As this was his first offence
he was put on probation. --Newark News.
Jan24d&wlt
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The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chspred Hands, Chlblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box For sale
by Devine & Coughlin. mav29+d&w1v
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fine steamers from Boston. These boats are
elegantly fitted up, and the accommodations
are all that could be desired by the most fas'
tidious. The captains and officers OF this
line are perfect gentlemen. and they spare no
pains to make the trip a pleasant one to all
The cuisine is far better than you will find at
the average city hotel. The rates of passage
are very reasonable by all lines running here.
YANKEE.
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Ways and BRIDGES,

The Committee on Ways and Bridges give notice
that hearing is assigned on petition of n. DUN.
mer and liz others for aid in repairing roads in
Washington and Perkins Plantation in Franklin
County, Tor Wednesday, Jan. Goth, at O'Clock, P
NJ, in Room 10. state House.
Also at the same time and place petition OF
Rev Chares Swerou and others for appropriation
for the removal of dangerous ledge in the town OF
Frenchville
S. T. JUDKINs, Sec.
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Jan. l9th,
Labor HEARINGS,

The Committee on Labor hereby gives notice tina,
public hearing the ten hour bill" will be given
in the Senate Chamber, on Friday. Jan. 2sth at
O'Clock 2. NJ. +. c. BRYANT, Sec. of Com
Notice is hereby given that hearing will be had
before the Labor Committee in the Senate Chamber
on Friday Feb. 4th, at ? O'Clock T. NJ, upon the
subject of Convict Labor"
c. c. BRYANT,
Sec'y af Committee
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AdamsOn's Botanic Balsam has gained a
a reputation which places it in the front
ranks of curative agents. 1t has been in the
market but about ten years. 1t is now rec
commended by the best physicians because it
cures coughs ana colds evev time. Price
80 cents. janlSd&wlw
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

To whom it may concern The legislative Com
mittee state Prison will be in session in the state
II luse on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. LIST, and
will then and there hear all who may wish to com
plain of the manner in which the State employs its
convict labor.
Per order of the Committee,
PERHAM S. HEAD, Sec'y.
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dA-LE HONEY is the hest Cou ura, -, -ot., 81.
GLENhS SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Cor1s & ijurions. 25c.
RLLS HAIR & WHISKER DYE-Black x Brown, 5Gc
PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure, soc
Jan27 teod&wly
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The Canadians. are beginning to find
out that retaliation is a game that two can
play at, and that the party which can
strike the heaviest blows will have the
best OF it. They are becoming very much
excited in regard to movements in this
country to pay them in kind for their un-
Just and outrageous persecution of Ameri-
can fishermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-24
Daily Kennebsf 5onrnal.
Augusta, Monday Morning, Jan. "a
Notice.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

HOUSE OF KEPKEsKNTAIIVEs, 7
AUGUSTA, Jan. 8, 1857.
Ordered, That the time for the reception OF peti-
tions and biils for private and special legislation BE-
limited to Monday, Jan. 81 1857, and that all such
petitions and bill. presented after that date be
ferred 10 the legislature and that the clerk Of
the House cause this order 70 be pnbli-hed in the
Daily Kennebec journal, Bangor Daily WING and
Courier. Portland Daily Press, Ia tern Argus, lew
iston Daily Journal, Bangor Commercial, Bath Daily
Times, Aroostook Republican, AMENDED by adding
Kockisnd Opinion, Ellsworth American Piscata-
quis Observer and Hschias Republican.
This order came from the Senate. read and passed
and was read and passed In concurrence.
NICHOLAS FRssESDES, Clerk.
true copy. Attest:
NICHOLAS FEssESDES, Clerk.
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The republican caucus Of the Wisconsin
Legislature nominated Mr.. Sawyer fol
United States Senator, thus insuring hi'
reelection to that office.
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Le1al Affairs.

The Committee on Legal Affairs viii meet every
and every Thursday, at 23o P. NJ, in the Senate
Chamber, until further order.
p I.yro Z. G0aE, Chairmen.
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The Committee on Education hereby gives notice
that public hearing, upon the question of Abolish
ing the School District system, will be had in The
Office of the state Supt. of schools, on Tuesday
January 25th, at O'Clock 7. NJ.
The Committee on Education hereby gives notice
that public hearing upon the question of establish
ing Board of Education and system of Uniform
Text Books, will be had in the office of the state
Supt OF schools, ON Tuesday, Feb. L. at O'Clock p
NJ.
Aupusta. Ian. 1887.
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The election of S. Paddock as United
States Senator to succeed Mr. Van Wyck
ends the Senatorial contest in Nebraska in
manner very satisfactory to the republi.
can party.
1t is proposed by many of the residents
of Boston who were born subjects OF
Queen Victoria to have celebration that
shall suitably recognize their esteem for
the woman who will soon reach the Jubilee
year of her reign.
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Commerce Hearings.

The Committee on Commerce will give hearing
on the following bills and petitions Jan 27th at
O'Clock in room IL: Bill to change ownership OF
sullivan Ferry; Bill to incorporate Winterport
Ferry Company; Petition to incorporate Center
Harbor Steamboat Wharf Co.
J.H. CHASE, Sec
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The Committee on Financial Affairs will hold a
meeting at the state House, Augusta Monday even
ing next at O'Clock, for hearing on the resolve in
favor of the Maine Eye and Ear lnhrmary.
The Committee on Financial Affairs will hold a
meeting at the State House. Augusta, Monday even
ing next, at O'Clock, for hearing on the act TO
tablish the Maine Reformatory Institution for Wo-
men.
SAMUEL LIBBEY, Cbair,,or
Jan. Is,'s7. J. II. MANLEY, N"'''
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SDeci0L Advertisement

Small advertisements. not erceeding three Linz.
coming under the head Of WANTED, For Sa"s'
TO LET, LOST, &C, 'ciH be inserted here one ~,
for rs cents, three times for 40 CENTS and one NV.
for 90 cents.
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Since he took office the President has
appointed as Governors OF Territories five
residents of distant States, to say nothing
of Judges and other Territorial officers
selected in the same way. And yet the
President before his election pledged HIM
self ''to select as Federal officers tor the
Territories citizens previously resident
therein" and this was in accordance with
the democratic national platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-24

Frank lliscock is the present represen-
tative in Congress from the Twenty
(Syracuse) New York District. He was
born at Pompey, September G, 1884,
received an academic education. studied
law, was admitted to the bar in 1855 and
began to practice at Tully, Onondaga
County; was elected district attorney of
Ouondaga County in 1860 and served I'M
til 1868. He was member of the State
Constitutional Convention in 1867, and
was elected to the Forty-ftth, Forty sixth,
Forty-seventh. Forty-eighth and Forty
ninth Congresses by fattering maorites.
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Committee on Towns Hearino

The Committee Towns hereby give notice that
hearing will be had the petition for he division
OF the town OF Pittston, Thursday, Feb. Sd 1857
at O'Clock r. II ), at Room 10, State House. Ali
persons interested are requested to govern them
selves accordingly.
C.P. HARMON, Chairmep.
HrRSEN Soc
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Year Book.

The Joint Special Committee on the Maine stat'
Year Book will meet in the Senate Chamber. Thurs
day, Jan a. at O'Clock z. NJ, TO act upon the mat
ter referred TO them. Per order.
AZ JORDAN, Chairmen-
GEO A WEYMOUTH, Sec.
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Reform School.

The Committee on Reform School will meet a,
room No. IL, Immediately after adjournment, Wed
nesdav, Jan. 20. Said committee will visit Reform
school, Thursday. Jan. %.
W. W. NORCROSs, cbairmen.
X. L. GRINDLE, On"N -A
NJ ID kISGsBURY, Sec.
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Vegetine is a most perfect ladies' tonic.
Pleasant and always satisfactory.
jan24eod&w1w
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The removal of Mr.. Stanley Plummer
formerly of this city, who has been con-
nected with the internal revenue service
for the past ten years, is another evidence
Administration. When asked for his res
ignation he inquired if there were any
charges against him and was informed
that no charges of any kind had been pre-
ferred. This sort of thing used to be
termed distributing the spoils, but it is all
reform now that we have a democratic
administration with mugwump cham
pions.- BnnQor Wig md CoMrler.
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State Lands and State Roads
Hearing.

The Committee on State Lands and State Roads
will give hearing at he Land Office, Thursday,
Feb Sd, at 23o p. NJ, TO all interested in an appro
n-iatiop for the county road from the Jerks to Can
aada line ia. CLARK, Sec.
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The Committee on Temperance give notice that
public hearing will be given in the House OF Repre-
sentatives Tuesday evening. Feb. lst 1887, at 80
al which time the committee will be pleased TO heal
the views of all who desire TO express themselye;
upon the question Of temperance legislation.
Augusta Jan. 20, 1887. S. c. F. SMITH, Sec.
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Military Affairs.

The Committee on Military Affairs will give
public hearing TO petitioners in aid of Gettysbur
Memorial Association in Representatives. hall,
Thursday, Ian. 9th, at 2.30 7. NJ.
GrsrAyus MOORE, Sec'y.
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Wdflted.

w One having some experience preferred Res
of references required. Apply TO j. W. CHURCH
Hallowell, Me. ian2ldr
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Lost.

r OsT-Between Mrs. b. French's, Grove S,,o.,
IL and the post office, buckskin mitten: 49,
finder will confer favor by leaving the same al NM.
office. jan2idIxs
r OST-Friday evening, between Augusta Hons.
IL and Child street, red checked street blanIS,
Finder please leave at this office and be- rewardt
jan24dlw. e. A MILLIKEY
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NAfANTED-A young American lady 10 do plain
w copying two hours each day Also 10 car
for little girl. Address EMPLOYER, Hotel North.
jan!qd!ws
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VITANTED-A first. class housekeeper Coo5
w wages will be paid. Apply in the forepoos
at 80 State It. jan2ldIw
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Temperance Hearing.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 20.
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To Let

ITO LET-A fine large room in the kennebec
l. Journal Block, up one flight; warmed with
steam. 1t would make a capital office for awyero
business man. Also spacious floor in the basemen.
story, suitable for manufacturing purposes. Inquire
OF Sprague Son. ocil2dt
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CALANTHE LODGE NO. So, X. OF p. u
~ lar convention Wednesday evening, Jan. an.
s O'Clock. 81
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The only beauty that this city can boast o.
is its magnificent trees, which fringe both
sides of the streets. The leaves remain green
all winter. From many Of them you will see
long festoons of Spanish moss. And then
the moonlight is truly magnificent, go softly
bright.
The ways of getting to this section of our
great country are many, and the traveller or
tourist can have his choice of routes, either
by water or rail. or part rail and the balance
by steamer. There are two lines of steamers
running from Boston, and three from New
York. But one of these five lines comes
direct to Jacksonville. The route which a
majority of eastern people seem to prefer,
and even great many western people, is the
Boston Savannah line. This line runs tv O
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G. &. HERsEY, Sec.
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Financial Affairs,

Aupusts. Jan, DIST, 1857.
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NOR SALE-At DR.. Brickett's stable on Spring
i, street, one good two. seated pung; one good SIN
gle horse sled; also two very poor sleighs.
LSOR SAI4E.-Houses in different parts of he
Il city, ranging in price from 365o to 5000. Also
desirable store on W alter street Also good farm,
In this city and elsewhere. Apply at the office Of
+. S. FOGG,
next south American Express office. feb26tf
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NIANTED-20 ladies TO operate steam povs,
w sewing machines 25 ladies TO do hand work
None but good sewers need ply. C.. w WIFI
NEY, Augusta Pant Factory, " illow St, East Side
janl7dti
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FISHERIES and came.
The Committee Fisheries and Game Will meet
In room No IL on Wednesday of each week, at 2.
O'Clock +. NJ. until further notice.
Benz; F HINGkLEY' chairmen.
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LODGE DIRECTORv

". II. WILLIAM, WV
ID. NJ. WATT. secs, ~
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All kinds of fruit can be found for sale but
at prices in many cases higher than
for the same in Boston and New
! ork. Bananas are the only things in
the fruit line that are really cheap. One of
the finest fruits of which have tasted here
Is the Japanese persmmon, but it is the most
expensive kind Of fruit to be found Then
there are the native figs, Florida persimmons,
maudarins, citrons, grape fruit, lemons, etc. 20,
to be found in great abundance
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The cost of living is about so per cen,
higher than in New England. Rents are from
$40 to $40 per month A house that in Maine
would rent for 80 a month, would rent here
for $40 or Sl2. There is not a cellar in the
city. The reason for this is that the sand is
so full of missma that in the case of a cellar
being dug it would be just a repository for
this deadly poison, and make the house un-
tenantable. The inhabitants are not allowed
to disturb the sand the least bit from Nav to
October. Wood is about the same cost here
as in the north, ranging from So to 81 pc,
cord. all fitted for the stove. Boots and shoes
and all kinds of wearing apparel cost about
% per cent more than in the northern cities.
Canned food can be bought of all kinds, and
constitutes the main living of the people in
this place. Meats are high and very poor
except when you can get Chicago dressed
beef. The native inhabitants live mostly on
ham and "grits"